good senior formula for large breed dog, looking to loose weight?

juliefurry

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My friend is adopting an 8 year old golden tomorrow and he needs to lose some weight (he's about 95 lbs right now and the vet said he could stand to lose 10 lbs around).

I suggested my friend and her fiancee put him on canidae (the senior formula) and also give him more exercise than he's getting now (which is none:( ).

What would be a good formula for him, he has no hip or health issues and isn't on any meds just needs to lose some weight and get put on something better than science diet.
 

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Canidae Platinum would be a good choice, but it's a low in protein and fat and high in carbs. They may want to consider Eagle Pack Holistic Select Senior Care http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_SeniorCare.html which has a better protein level. Or, maybe a reduced fat, grain free formula like Evo or Core? It seems like the grain free diets get weight off better than anything else, at least in my experience...
 

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Are the high proteins ok for an old dog like him, he's eaten pedigree and science diet his whole life.

I'm so nervous I'm going with them to pick him up tomorrow morning, well actually I'm driving because they are too excited. I've been talking quite a bit to the lady and I am quite frankly surprised this dog has lived as long as he has he hasn't seen a vet in years and she finally took him in to get vet checked because that's the only way my friend would adopt him but I guess he hadn't been to the vet in 6 years or so.

I looked at the Eagle Pack I think I may tell them to get that instead they are concerned on price, which is why I suggest the canidae. I think they can get the core by where they are though too I'll have to double check.
 

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